I have a busy summer ahead of me. I have committed to making 5 baby blankets by the end of August. Not sure if I’ll make it but I’m going to give it my best shot. Each of these blankets already has a home and is being made for some very specific babies. Making crocheted […]

First a small update on the Hubs: For those that are following, the Hubs is currently in Russia, and is currently learning the ropes and streets of the Olympic village and venues in Sochi. He arrived safe and sound after 35 hours of travelling and started work almost right away. He has recently […]

I have a plan. I know that sounds weird after yesterday’s post where I said I don’t make new year resolutions, but I think I need to approach this year quite deliberately; hence The Plan. Now don’t get scared or put off; I actually have a plan. A fairly decent one. And, I think this […]

Every summer I come face to face with my heritage and in some ways revel in it. Family congregates on the shore of a small lake in the Cariboo region and ties are re-forged, and there is much catching up to do. As conversations ebb and flow, Dutch mingles with English in a sort of […]

It’s been a fabulous couple of days here. I’m in my happy place. I’m spending a few weeks here, at Green Lake. A gem of a lake nestled behind 70 Mile House. Family is here, God is here. The August long weekend found the family site fully occupied. Family from all corners of BC and […]

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalm 34:18) He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3) This week has found us clinging once again to these promises. Promises that enfold us, carry us, and offer so much comfort. Tomorrow we, as a family, say […]